Away With the Fairies

You don't have to believe in magic to enjoy a visit to a Fairy Grove. Whatever your age - young or old, spending time in a charming woodland is sure to delight.

Not far from Nelson, in the suburb of Stoke, is an enchanting Fairy Grove. The fairy houses and fairy doors come in all shapes and sizes, restricted only by one's creativity and imagination. Some hang from branches, others are attached to tree trunks, while some rest against the base of trees. 

My granddaughter and I enjoy our visits to the Fairy Grove. Mikah loves to peek inside each little house, as some of the dwellings have tiny accessories, adding to the wonderful world of make-believe.

Some log-benches have been arranged in a semi-circle, providing seats for a picnic, or somewhere to relax and let your inner child enjoy the moment.

Fairy-Land wouldn't be complete without toadstools. And fortunately someone had that thought and made some delightful toadstools. 

However, not to be out done ... nature has added clusters of dainty white toadstools flourishing under the canopy of tree branches.

And better still, it's dog-friendly (always a winner for me)! 

There's a path running through the reserve, which passes a shallow swimming spot, it's a perfect place for dogs to cool off. A few resident ducks have made it their home and weren't at all bothered when Oakly and Boo joined them for a swim.